1Assistant Professor (Forensic Odontology) Institute of Forensic Science, Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, Sector 9, Gandhinagar, Gujarat-382007
*Email: abraham.johnson@gfsu.edu.in
Over the last few years, investigators and researchers have been repeatedly magnetized by application of saliva in the forensics. Popularity saliva has gained amongst other body fluids owed to its multipurpose qualities that include easy and painless collection, hazard free handling, close relationship with plasma and resourceful composition. This review emphasizes on the comprehensive use of saliva in forensics including crime detection, personal identification, alcohol and drug abuse, hormone identification and serological testing.
Forensics, labortary testing, investigating tool, personal identification, saliva
